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Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

Easy homemade Chicken Taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and a creamy salsa blend.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 taquitos
Calories 559 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • non-stick griddle
  • large skillet
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken I use rotisserie
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup salsa your favorite kind
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper for taste
  • 15-20 count corn or flour tortillas

For serving

  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Add cream cheese, salsa and sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients (except the tortillas) and toss to combine. Taste and add more seasoning, if needed.
  • For corn tortillas, heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 - 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable.
  • Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  • Baked Taquitos: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray, or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.
  • Fried Taquitos: Add about 1 ½ inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Once hot (the tortillas should sizzle immediately when added to the oil). Fry the taquitos in small batches, for a few seconds on each side, rotating them as they cook, until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve taquitos with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Make the filling up to 1 day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Roll in tortillas before baking. Taquitos make a great freezer meal. Make the filling as instructed and roll up in tortillas. Place in a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer and place them on a lined or greased baking sheet. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until warmed through and crisp on the outside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 31gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1047mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1710IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 343mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, fried taquitos, homemade
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